Project title: Photoinitiators for multiphoton polymerization processes for applications in 3D-micro and 3D-nano printing

Principal investigator: PhD Associate Professor Joanna Ortyl

Obtained funds: 83947,50 PLN

Project duration:

Start day: 01-05-2021

End day: 01-09-2022

Short description of the project:

The project aims to increase the technology readiness level (TRL) of the base technology related to preparing innovative photocuring resins for dedicated 3D bioprinting processes of spatial materials. In this respect, the developed formulations play the role of biotopes for the processes of three-dimensional manufacturing scaffolds, so-called scaffolds, using a 3D bio-printer. In the manufacturing process of such objects, materials that guarantee bio-compliance and bio-compatibility are used, while photoinitiators developed within the project should show a lack of cytotoxicity and be safe for organisms. In the future, the developed formulations of bio-inks for 3D printers can be used by pharmaceutical companies to research cell culture, toxicology, drug screening and regenerative medicine.

Funding:

"Innovation Incubator 4.0" within the framework of the non-competitive project of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education "Support for management of scientific research and commercialization of results of R&D works in scientific units and enterprises" No. POIR.04.04.00-00-0004/15 implemented on the basis of the funding agreement concluded between the Minister of Science and Higher Education and the Minister of Development and Finance on 16 November 2016. Priority IV, Measure 4.4 of the Operational Programme Intelligent Development 2014-2020.